Disposing of Mercury

As of January 1, 2008, the State of New Hampshire law bans the disposal of mercury-containing items in the trash.  Pembroke does accept the following items at the Transfer Station on Tuesday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. and we would be happy to recycle them for you free of charge.

  • Fluorescent Lamps
  • Compact Fluorescent Lamps
  • Button Batteries

Pembroke does not accept the following items at the Transfer Station.

  • Thermometers
  • Thermostats
  • Tilt Switches
  • Manometers

If you have to dispose of these items please call the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Household Hazardous Waste Program at 603-271-2047 and they will be able to further instruct you.

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